157 Assigning a Minister (1/2)
”Ah?” Robert and Aisha were stupefied why their daughter was suddenly brought up. ”Yes… We have one precious daughter.” They answered after recollecting their thoughts.
”I see, that's great!” Elizabeth clapped with a light smile and asked, ”What does your daughter think of my son?”
Elizabeth had received all the information, the Shadowguards could collect on her son in the past 17 years, including his interactions in recent days. She was aware that the couple's daughter favored her son. However, she wanted to confirm it from the couple's own mouth.
”Our daughter… haih…” Robert sighed, before asking carefully, ”I wonder… what your Majesty's intentions are in asking such a question…?”
”Oh… I was wondering if you'll be interested in marrying your daughter to my son.” Elizabeth said frankly.
If Leon heard his mother's words, he would have gaped in disbelief. How many wives does his mother want to find for him!?
Robert and his wife widened their eyes in surprise. They didn't think the Queen would be the one to bring up this sort of matter.
”Of course, we would be interested! It's just that…” The couple's eyes suddenly dimmed. ”Our daughter favors your son, but where his highness favors our daughter is an entirely different matter. His highness is already engaged to the flower of the Cromwell family and the jewel of the Lancaster family. We also heard his highness has another lover; whose beauty was unrivaled in the kingdom.”
Praises for the Saintess had been the hubbub among the commoners. Even they had caught wind of the news, while treating the commoners.
”They are all close to his highness in age, while our daughter is relatively older. Why would his highness fancy our daughter?” Robert continued.
”Is that so? Age shouldn't be a problem.” Elizabeth simply smiled at their concerns, before continuing with a chuckle. ”You may not know this, but my son is a hot topic among my guards and maids. They all see him as a licentious person, who would lust after any beauty. So… as long as your daughter isn't some ugly duckling, my son wouldn't have a reason to refuse.”
If Leon knew what the maids and guards thought of him, he would have puked blood out of anger. Was his image so bad!?
”Is that right…? In that case, I'm not trying to boast but our daughter is quite the beauty herself. She truly takes after her mother.” Robert said proudly, before turning downcast. ”Unfortunately, it's too late.”
Taken aback, Elizabeth asked, ”What's too late?”
”Our daughter already left on a journey some time ago. No one knows where she went.”
”Why did she leave? I can send men to look for her.” Elizabeth suggested. However, Robert shook his head. ”No, this is something she wishes to do. That girl always wanted to go see the world. We don't want to continue holding her back.”
”Is that all you called us over for, your majesty?” Robert asked politely, believing it was for them to return.
”No, I actually called you both over for a different reason. I plan to reestablish the department of agriculture, tasked with the management of the farmland, food resources and tackle the food crisis the Capital is currently facing. As you know, transporting food from other cities isn't exactly a long-term plan. I wonder if you are willing to take up the ministerial post of this department and assist me in solving the food crisis?”
After hearing this, Robert and his wife were greatly startled, with astonishment written all over their faces. The minister of agriculture was a lofty government position with great authority and responsibility. They report directly to the king and wasn't below anyone else, unless a prime minister was assigned. Compared to their current situation, it's like ascending the heavens. Although Robert had some experience managing a fief, they weren't exactly the same. He wasn't sure he was the best candidate for the role.